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The Art of Human Rights

Lecture Theatre, Chester Beatty
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Free/ Donation
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The Art of Human Rights

Lecture Theatre, Chester Beatty
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Free/ Donation
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The Art of Human Rights

Lecture Theatre, Chester Beatty
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Free/ Donation
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The Art of Human Rights

Lecture Theatre, Chester Beatty
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Free/ Donation
Virtual Event Virtual Event
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Visual Arts Showcase

Webinar showcasing the diversity of experiences, lives and perspectives of disabled women through poetry, photo and music. Hosted by National Women's Council of Ireland.
Free/ Donation
Virtual Event Virtual Event
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Ag plé na naisc idir Athrú Aeráide, Cultúr na hÉireann agus Muintir na hÉireann / Exploring the links between Climate Change, Irish Culture and the Irish People

THB-G010 Moore Institute Seminar Room, 173 The Hardiman Building, NUIG
Plé ar chearta daonna, filíocht agus an t- athrú aeráide / Discussion on human rights, poetry and the environment. Hosted by Front Line Defenders.
Free – €50.00
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The Art of Human Rights

Lecture Theatre, Chester Beatty
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Free/ Donation
Virtual Event Virtual Event
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Voices of Witness

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Readings and performances from writers Fióna Bolger, Catherine Ann Cullen, Oein DeBhairduin, Supriya Kaur Dhaliwal and Richie Keane with singer Niamh Parsons, exploring themes of witness and solidarity. Hosted by Poetry Ireland.
Free – €50.00
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The Art of Human Rights

Lecture Theatre, Chester Beatty
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Free/ Donation
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The Art of Human Rights

Lecture Theatre, Chester Beatty
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Free/ Donation
- Event Series

The Art of Human Rights

Lecture Theatre, Chester Beatty
Film installation in the Lecture Theatre of the Chester Beatty featuring a selection of artworks displayed on screen created by artists working on State of the Art: The Nation State as both Violator and Protector of Human Rights. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Free/ Donation
September 26, 2022 @ 10:00 am - October 3, 2022 @ 5:00 pm IST Event Series

State of the Art: Transformative Memories in Political Violence Multi-Media Exhibition and Installation – With MemoLabs: Performances, Workshops, Artist Talks

Chocolate Factory
Multi-media exhibition and installation displaying artworks by artists from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Colombia, Indonesia, Uganda, Canada, Chile and Argentina exploring arts, human rights and the roles of the arts in post-conflict societies. Accompanied by MemoLabs: Performances, Workshops and Artist Talks.
October 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - October 23, 2022 @ 6:00 pm IST Event Series

State of the Art: Transformative Memories in Political Violence Multi-Media Exhibition and Installation – With MemoLabs: Performances, Workshops, Artist Talks

Chocolate Factory
Multi-media exhibition and installation displaying artworks by artists from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Colombia, Indonesia, Uganda, Canada, Chile and Argentina exploring arts, human rights and the roles of the arts in post-conflict societies. Accompanied by MemoLabs: Performances, Workshops and Artist Talks.
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Launch of Visual Art, Poetry and Photography exhibition as part of Transformative Memories in Political Violence at the dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum

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DLR Mill Theatre
Launch of State of the Art: Visual art, photography and poetry exhibition featuring the work of writer and artist Mary Moynihan and visual artist Aman Walayat responding creatively to themes of freedom, change, transformation, power and control.  The event facilitator is Ciara Hayes, Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality. The official launch is conducted by Cllr Emma Murphy, Mayor of South Dublin County Council with presentations by the artists Mary Moynihan and Amna Walayat.  The State of the Art: Visual art, photography and poetry exhibition runs at the dlr Mill Theatre, Gallery, Dundrum until Saturday 29 October 2022 and is open Tuesday to Saturday 11am-4pm.
Free
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Smashing Times Birthday Party Open Mic

Chocolate Factory
Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality invite you to take part in an open mic night for the arts and to join us in celebrating 30 years as the leading voice in arts for equality, human rights and diversity in Europe and internationally!
Free
October 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - October 14, 2023 @ 4:00 pm IST Event Series

The Art of Changemakers

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DLR Mill Theatre
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
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Human Rights Under Threat: The Arts Respond

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Pearse Street Library Conference Centre
An interview with poet and translator George Szirtes on themes of poetry and human rights accompanied by readings from writer and translator, Csilla Toldy, presented by Irish PEN / PEN na hÉireann in partnership with Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality.
Free
October 17, 2023 @ 11:00 am - October 21, 2023 @ 4:00 pm IST Event Series

The Art of Changemakers

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DLR Mill Theatre
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
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Open Mic Night

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Crowbar Terrace
Open mic night featuring poetry and music relating to themes of social issues, human rights, social justice, and solidarity
Free
October 24, 2023 @ 11:00 am - October 28, 2023 @ 4:00 pm IST Event Series

The Art of Changemakers

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DLR Mill Theatre
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
October 31, 2023 @ 11:00 am - November 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm GMT Event Series

The Art of Changemakers

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DLR Mill Theatre
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
November 7, 2023 @ 11:00 am - November 11, 2023 @ 4:00 pm GMT Event Series

The Art of Changemakers

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DLR Mill Theatre
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
July 8 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm IST

Eternal Rebels Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artist Mary Moynihan

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Old Barracks Heritage Centre, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry
Eternal Rebels Changemakers exhibition by artist Mary Moynihan is a visual and poetical reflection on stories of revolutionaries, artists and women changemakers from Irish history 1916-23 combined with landscape photography and poetry of love and courage. The exhibition was launched by Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer, Kerry County Council on Friday 2 August 2024 as part of the Cahersiveen Music and Arts Festival and the Kerry International Arts and Human Rights festival. Supported by Creative Europe. Changemaker stories highlighted in the exhibition include Eva Gore-Booth (1870-1926), a poet, writer, trade unionist, feminist and campaigner for equality and social justice, and James Connolly (1868-1916), trade unionist, socialist, supporter of Irish freedom, worker’s rights and women’s rights. The exhibition runs Monday 8 July – Thursday 31 October 2024, Monday to Sunday 10am – 5pm at The Old Barracks and Events Centre, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry.
September 17 @ 11:00 am - October 26 @ 4:00 pm IST Event Series

The Art of Changemakers Visual Art Exhibition

DLR Mill Theatre
The Art of Changemakers multidisciplinary exhibition features photography, poetry, and storytelling and is a visual and poetical reflection on the stories of human rights defenders today. The Art of Changemakers highlights the stories of the five inspirational human rights defenders honoured in 2024 for the Front Line Defenders Annual Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. This is a collaborative exhibition between Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Front Line Defenders. Artist Mary Moynihan has created a series of poetry and ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ statements combining text and photographic imagery to accompany the stories of the five human rights defenders. The artistic work and stories are a celebration of the work of human rights defenders and a reflection on peace, equality and human rights.
October 3 @ 10:30 am - November 3 @ 5:00 pm IST Event Series

Landscapes of the Soul Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan

Rathfarnham Castle
Landscapes of the Soul is an exciting new multidisciplinary exhibition by two artists, Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan, featuring visual art, photography, poetry and film mapping physical landscapes of nature to landscapes of the soul reflecting on ways to hold on to the courage to be who we truly are and to let ourselves shine. The exhibition brings together visual imagery and poetry to reflect on meaning-making and pathways of expression, mapping physical landscapes of nature to human emotions from grief and longing to inner peace, spirituality and love. The exhibition runs Wednesday 2 October – Sunday 3 November, Wednesday – Sunday, 10.30am – 5pm.
October 11 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 7:00 pm IST

Irish in Resistance during World War II Multidisciplinary Exhibition

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The Ireland Institute
Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality are delighted to present Irish in Resistance during World War II, a new multidisciplinary exhibition featuring visual art, photography, film, poetry, and storytelling, reflecting on stories of Irish people in resistance during the Holocaust and World War II who stood up against fascism and totalitarianism, and spoke out for the rights of others.  The exhibition is supported by The Arts Council Commission awards and the commissioned artists are Hina Khan, visual artist; Amna Walayat, visual artist and Féilim James, writer and poet, working with Smashing Times Artistic Director Mary Moynihan, a writer, poet, and creator of art and photography. The exhibition is curated by Mary Moynihan and presented as part of the Smashing Times Artist Development Programme. The producers are Ciara Hayes and Freda Manweiler, and the digital artist is Paul Marshall. The exhibition runs at The Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 from Friday 11 to Thursday 31 October 2024. Join us for a launch and artist talk ‘Irish in Resistance During World War II’ at The Ireland Institute on Saturday 12 October 2024, 7-10pm. The evening features talks, poetry and chat with artists and guest speakers on stories of Irish people in resistance during World War II, exploring how the stories have inspired artistic creation and resonate in today’s climate of war, genocide and a search for peace.
Free
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Open Mic Night

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The Ireland Institute
Join us for an Open Mic night of poetry and music related to themes of solidarity, human rights and social justice. The floor is open for sign ups, and we will also have featured artists.
€5.00